The purpose of this chapter is to:
(A) Regulate and limit the height, bulk and setback of structures erected within the village.
(B) Regulate and limit the intensity of the use of lots within the village.
(C) Regulate and determine the area of open spaces, within and surrounding structures within the village.
(D) Classify, regulate and restrict the location of structures designed for specified industrial, commercial, residential, and other uses within the village.
(E) Divide the entire village into districts of such number, shape, area, and of such different classes, according to use of land and structures, height and bulk of structures, intensity of the use of lot area, area of open spaces, or other classification, as deemed best suited to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
(F) Fix standards to which structures shall conform.
(G) Prohibit uses or structures incompatible with the character of such districts.
(H) Prevent additions to and alteration of existing structures in such a way as to avoid the restrictions and limitations lawfully imposed under this chapter.
(I) Establish standards for the review of the exterior design of commercial structures, and designate the Planning and Zoning Commission to implement the review process.
(Ord. 929, passed 1-25-11; Ord. 1076, passed 1-23-18)